September 07, 2014
Arrival at Tyre
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 21, 1 – 6:
When we had taken leave of them we set sail, made a straight run for Cos, and on the next day for Rhodes, and from there to Patara. Finding a ship crossing to Phoenicia, we went on board and put out to sea. We caught sight of Cyprus but passed by it on our left and sailed on toward Syria and put in at Tyre where the ship was to unload cargo. There we sought out the disciples and stayed for a week. They kept telling Paul through the Spirit not to embank for Jerusalem. At the end of our stay we left and resumed our journey. All of them, women and children included, escorted us out of the city, and after kneeling on the beach to pray, we bade farewell to one another. Then we boarded the ship, and they returned home.
We have had a beautiful week with the summer season back again. The temperature was almost over 25 degrees Celsius every day. It was sunny and warm and there was a little wind to help us cool down a bit. I thank the Lord for this wonderful week.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“I call you My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters to listen to My voice in your heart. My voice will direct you along the way you should go. Do not be afraid to do what I tell you.
Saint Paul was called by the Holy Spirit to go to Jerusalem but along the way he was told by the people not to go there because he will be arrested and thrown into prison. Yet he never listened to these voices but he followed what I had told him to do. So we find him traveling by boat from one town to another until he arrived at Tyre and there he stayed for a full week. Again he was told by the people not to go to Jerusalem but at the end he left for Jerusalem. At the beach they all knelt down and prayed and he said farewell to all the people there.
Yes, I call you all at times to let you know what you should do. You need to be opened to Me so that you will hear My voice and follow what I tell you. I bless you all.”
Father Melvin
P.S. I will be traveling this afternoon and that is why I write the message earlier than usual. I will be home tomorrow. I thank the Lord for all that He does.